A look at 17 underrated current-gen video games

PC World has crafted a list of the most underrated video games of this generation, it includes 17 current-gen games that should have been bigger hits. The list includes games like Mirror's Edge, Sega Superstar Tennis, Red Faction: Guerrilla, MadWorld, and more.

The current generation of consoles has harvested a bumper crop of incredible games. From the cultural phenomenon of Grand Theft Auto IV to the cinematic luxury of the latest Metal Gear Solid, the number of high-profile releases has truly been staggering. It's therefore unsurprising that many worthy games have slipped through the cracks.

In the following slideshow, we take a look at some of the games that deserved to go on to bigger and better things..